The Day Our Promise Breaks

Brooks, even though he didn't have kids of his own, totally got where Evelyn was coming from as a mom. Sometimes, when things get tough, you just have to try anything that might help, right? If it meant giving Evelyn a bit of peace of mind, he was all in for it.

"Alright," he said without missing a beat, promising Evelyn he'd be there with her first thing in the morning. Evelyn accepted his offer without any fuss.

But then, just as they were about to call it a night, Brooks got a call from the Robinson estate. Wyatt wasn't feeling well, and Brooks was needed back home. His first thought was to take Evelyn with him, but she was in no state to deal with the Robinson family drama. Bringing her along would only stress her out more. So, he decided to head back by himself.

Before he left, Brooks reassured Evelyn, "I'll be back to go with you."

"Okay," Evelyn agreed with a nod.

checking in on Wyatt. Brooks quickly replied, saying it wasn't anything major and told her to relax and get some sleep. She took

edge, thinking about Charlie. Minutes felt like hours. She was itching to get to the church, light a candle for

sent another text to Brooks. Nothing. She waited a bit longer, but still no word from him. Finally, she decided she couldn't wait any longer, got

nearby town, Evelyn found a spot to park at the church's base. She walked up to the entrance, her steps filled with reverence, kneeling three times as she made her way to the altar. She lit a candle for Charlie and asked the priest

cautiously asked, "Is my

gentle nod, reassured her, "Ms. Evelyn, rest assured, your daughter will find peace. In her next life, she'll grow up healthy and live a

To some, this might seem